Early forecast: it updates each morning until game day, when it is locked in and graded.
Miami Dolphins
1−5 · ranked #29 · away
38%
Indianapolis Colts
2−5 · ranked #24 · home · our pick
62%
Chance to win, from our model · Updated Nov 1
Expected margin
IND by 3.4
Expected score
IND 24.8 – 21.4 MIA
Expected total
46.1
DolphinsThe matchupColts
+164Our fair odds−164
21.4Expected points24.8
−0.59Power rating−0.28
16.3Points / game22.0
26.2Allowed / game25.7
294Total yards / game298
5.2Yards / play4.5
162Passing yards / game180
1−5Season record2−5
2−8Last 102−8
Darrell Baker Jr. CB · Kadyn Proctor OT
Cole Turner TE · De'Von Achane RB
Rene Konga DTOut (5 each)Anthony Gould WR · Justin Walley CB
Alec Pierce WR · Arden Key DE
Cam Taylor-Britt CB
Cole Turner TE · De'Von Achane RB
Rene Konga DTOut (5 each)Anthony Gould WR · Justin Walley CB
Alec Pierce WR · Arden Key DE
Cam Taylor-Britt CB
Prediction markets
Kalshi · Polymarket US · ProphetX · NovigMIA chance · IND chance
Our model fair
Kalshino two-sided price
Polymarket USno two-sided price
ProphetXno two-sided price
Novigno two-sided price
Full price table
| Team | Our modelfair | Kalshi | Polymarket US | ProphetX | Novig |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | |||||
| MIAMiami Dolphins | +16438% | — | — | — | — |
| INDIndianapolis Colts | −16462% | — | — | — | — |
| SpreadIND by 3.4 | |||||
| MIAMiami Dolphins | +3.4our margin | — | — | — | — |
| INDIndianapolis Colts | −3.4our margin | — | — | — | — |
| Totalwe expect 46.1 | |||||
| Over | 46.1our total | — | — | — | — |
| Under | 46.1our total | — | — | — | — |
Odds are the price to buy that side now, taker fee included; the small percent is the implied chance of that same price. Highlighted is the best price in the row among venues on the same line. — means not listed (hover or tap for why). A market price is not the true chance of winning.
Margin range
Indianapolis Colts by 3.4 expected← MIA wins byIND wins by →
Indianapolis Colts wins by 3 or more53%
Indianapolis Colts wins by 7 or more37%
Indianapolis Colts wins by 10 or more28%
Within 3 points either way25%
Centered on the expected margin above; shape from the real results of 1,401 past NFL games.
Total range
46.1 expectedTotal points, both teams
Total over 39.566%
Total over 46.546%
Total over 53.529%
Total from 40 to 5338%
Centered on the expected total above; shape from the real results of 1,401 past NFL games.
Probable Starting QBs
as announcedFor context, not in our forecast.
Rest and Schedule
before this game
MIA·IND
Oct 25 at NYJ
last game
Oct 25 at MIN
20 days
days of rest
20 days
2nd straight road game
home / road
home after a road game
For context, not in our forecast.
Who's Out
Current team injury listsMiami Dolphins
MIADarrell Baker Jr. CB · undisclosedOut
MIAKadyn Proctor OT · concussionOut
MIAJuJu Brents CB · neck concussionQuestionable
MIAReese Taylor CB · quadricepsQuestionable
MIACole Turner TE · undisclosed, back about Feb 15, 2027IR
MIADe'Von Achane RB · left knee - acl surgery, back about Feb 15, 2027IR
MIARene Konga DT · undisclosed, back about Feb 15, 2027IR
MIARonnie Harrison Jr. LB · hamstringIR
MIATrey Moore LB · ankle surgeryIR
Indianapolis Colts
INDAnthony Gould WR · concussionOut
INDJustin Walley CB · kneeOut
INDBryce Boettcher LB · groinQuestionable
INDDrew Ogletree TE · kneeQuestionable
INDSean McKeon TE · undisclosed, back about Feb 15, 2027Questionable
INDAlec Pierce WR · left heelIR
INDArden Key DE · hamstringIR
INDCam Taylor-Britt CB · groin, back about Nov 29IR
INDCameron Mitchell CB · undisclosed, back about Feb 15, 2027IR
INDCarson Towt TE · undisclosed, back about Feb 15, 2027IR
and 2 more
For context, not in our forecast.
Team Comparison
2026 season · box-score averages from 6+ games
MIA·IND
−0.59
rating (0 = average)
−0.28
16.3
points / game
22.0
26.2
points allowed / game
25.7
1−5
season record
2−5
0−2
home record
1−2
1−3
away record
1−3
W1
streak
L3
2−8
last 10
2−8
294
total yards / game
298
5.2
yards / play
4.5
162
passing yards / game
180
132
rushing yards / game
118
16.7
first downs / game
19.3
1.3
turnovers / game
1.7
Rating Trend
MIA · IND · 32 daysMiami DolphinsIndianapolis Colts
Rating (0 = average team)
Head to Head
last 3 meetings · IND 3−0Oct 20, 2024at INDIND 16 − 10
Oct 3, 2021at MIAIND 27 − 17